Lakshma, Lakṣma: 7 definitions
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Lakshma means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Jainism, Prakrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
The Sanskrit term Lakṣma can be transliterated into English as Laksma or Lakshma, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Sports, Arts and Entertainment (wordly enjoyments)
Lakṣma (लक्ष्म) refers to the “distinguishing feature” (of domestic life), according to the Śyainika-śāstra: a Sanskrit treatise dealing with the divisions and benefits of Hunting and Hawking, written by Rājā Rudradeva (or Candradeva) in possibly the 13th century.—Accordingly, “[...] It has been said that there are eighteen addictions. These are the outcome of the desire for earthly enjovments. [...] Wise men speak of that wife as a wife who has auspicious marks and who knows the fine arts, who is clever, who is loved by her husband, and who is young and modest. She is the chief instrument in attaining the three objects of life, and she is the distinguishing feature of domestic life (gṛhasthāśrama-lakṣma). She looks after the children and the utensils and other articles of the household, and she charms the mind. [...]”.
This section covers the skills and profiencies of the Kalas (“performing arts”) and Shastras (“sciences”) involving ancient Indian traditions of sports, games, arts, entertainment, love-making and other means of wordly enjoyments. Traditionally these topics were dealt with in Sanskrit treatises explaing the philosophy and the justification of enjoying the pleasures of the senses.
Ayurveda (science of life)
Veterinary Medicine (The study and treatment of Animals)
Lakṣma (लक्ष्म) refers to the “(bodily) characteristics” (of an elephant), according to the 15th century Mātaṅgalīlā composed by Nīlakaṇṭha in 263 Sanskrit verses, dealing with elephantology in ancient India, focusing on the science of management and treatment of elephants.—[Cf. chapter 8, “on marks of character”]: “16. Their ‘sheen’ (or ‘shadow,’ chāyā) is five-fold. As a thick bank of clouds may cover the sun, so it may obliterate the (significance of the) bodily characteristics (lakṣma) of an elephant [dehasthaṃ dviradasya lakṣma ca]. It is (five-fold) according to the difference of (the five) elements. The first cloud-shaped (‘shadow’) is produced by earth; two (‘not-one,’ ‘more-than-one’) are produced by water and fire. These three are most valuable. The two other than these (produced by air and ether) are displeasing and highly undesirable”.
Āyurveda (आयुर्वेद, ayurveda) is a branch of Indian science dealing with medicine, herbalism, taxology, anatomy, surgery, alchemy and related topics. Traditional practice of Āyurveda in ancient India dates back to at least the first millenium BC. Literature is commonly written in Sanskrit using various poetic metres.
In Jainism
General definition (in Jainism)
Lakṣma (लक्ष्म) refers to “characteristics (of the doctrine)”, according to the 11th century Jñānārṇava, a treatise on Jain Yoga in roughly 2200 Sanskrit verses composed by Śubhacandra.—Accordingly, “Homage to that wishing tree that is the doctrine which is certainly succulent with compassion, by which the world is made pure, indeed by which it is maintained. That very same doctrine is proclaimed by the Jinas as possessed of ten characteristics (daśan-lakṣma-yuta), having honoured even a part of which those who have subdued their senses obtain liberation”.
Synonyms: Prakāra.
Jainism is an Indian religion of Dharma whose doctrine revolves around harmlessness (ahimsa) towards every living being. The two major branches (Digambara and Svetambara) of Jainism stimulate self-control (or, shramana, ‘self-reliance’) and spiritual development through a path of peace for the soul to progess to the ultimate goal.
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
1) Lakṣma (लक्ष्म):—[from lakṣ] See deva-lakṣma.
2) Lākṣma (लाक्ष्म):—mf(ī)n. ([from] lakṣmī) addressed to Lakṣmī, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
Lakṣma (लक्ष्म):—= lakṣman am Ende eines adj. comp.: devalakṣma [Taittirīyasaṃhitā 2, 5, 11, 1.]
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Lākṣma (लाक्ष्म):—s. u. lākṣa .
Lakṣma (लक्ष्म):—n. = lakṣman in devalakṣma.
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Lākṣma (लाक्ष्म):—Adj. s.u. lākṣa.
Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम् (saṃskṛtam), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.
Kannada-English dictionary
Lakṣma (ಲಕ್ಷ್ಮ):—
1) [noun] a mark; a symbol; an indication; a sign.
2) [noun] the spots or black portions on the disc of the moon.
3) [noun] that which is fundamental, intrinsic or important.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with (+26): Lakshmaka, Lakshmakanika, Lakshman, Lakshman-phal, Lakshmana, Lakshmana bhatta, Lakshmana bhatta sharman, Lakshmana bhatta suri, Lakshmana booti, Lakshmana danta, Lakshmana deshika, Lakshmana dvivedin, Lakshmana jatavallabha shastrin, Lakshmana kavi, Lakshmana mathurakayasthavamsha, Lakshmana pandita, Lakshmana phalamu, Lakshmana sharman, Lakshmana shastrin, Lakshmana somayajin.
Full-text (+4): Devalakshma, Lakshmakanika, Shashalakshma, Jyeshthalakshma, Nripalakshma, Khagadhipalakshma, Mrigalakshma, Dashalakshma, Lakshmayuta, Dhyanalakshma, Shubhalakshman, Ashubhalakshman, Ashramalakshma, Vrishabhalakshma, Lakshman, Vyapar, Laksha, Lakshmananayaka, Lakshmi, Yuta.
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Chaitanya Bhagavata (by Bhumipati Dāsa)
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